INGREDIENTS
1 serving
cover each loaf
1 serving
crusty bread
1 envelope
active yeast
2 cups
very warm water
6 cups
all purpose flour-you may not use all of it
2 tbsp
granulated sugar
2 tsp
salt-recipe calls
2 tbsp
shortening-i sometimes use olive oil
1
egg white
1 tbsp
water
1 large
pour the very warm water in a bowl. . sprinkle the yeast into the water. stir until the yeast dissolves
5
when dough has doubled
8
make several evenly placed diagonal cuts on top of each loaf. beat together the egg white and the 1 tablespoon of water: brush over each loaf of bread gently
9 sheets
place a pan of water on bottom shelf of the oven. place baking
10
bake in a 400 degree oven
1
another note: i usually freeze
1 serving
from a family circle cookbook